The Forensic Services Unit also works closely with outside agencies to include the Office of the Chief Medial Examiner, United States Attorney's Office and the Newport News Fire Marshal's Office.

Integral to training as a NNPD police officer, the FSU provides instruction to the Basic Law Enforcement Academy. They also provide instruction in blood stain pattern analysis and other forensic specialties to members of the Department as needed.

The unit falls under the Major Crimes Investigations Section in the police department's organizational structure.

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